Sounders get scoring punch, re-sign forward Kyle Smith

(Seattle, Wash.) - - The Seattle Sounders announced today the re-signing
of forward Kyle Smith. Smith was the Sounders' leading goal scorer last
season, scoring eight goals along with three assists in 27 matches.

Now in his fourth professional soccer season, Smith was discovered in
2001 at a Sounders invite only camp. In three seasons with the
Sounders, Smith has scored a total of 11 goals.

"Kyle Smith came into his own last season after we identified him as our
key offensive player," said Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer. "He
gained confidence and it showed in his goal scoring abilities. As our
leading goal scorer last season, we expect that trend to continue and
the numbers to grow for a great young man with a bright future on the
Sounders' roster."

Last season Smith was selected as the A-League Player of the Week in
Week #3 for a two goal, one assist performance in the Sounders opening
weekend against the Portland Timbers that gave the Sounders a U.S. Open
Cup berth.

Raised in San Jose, Calif., Smith attended Santa Clara University where
he played soccer with current Sounders teammate Sean-Michael Callahan.

After returning from his honeymoon, Smith will join his Sounders
teammates in preparation for the home opener on May 8th at Seahawks
Stadium against the Edmonton Aviators.

For more information about Smith or the Seattle Sounders 2004 season
schedule, please visit www.seattlesounders.net or call 206.622.3415.